Detective Sergeant Washington Poe just wanted to save his crumbling croft. Instead, he’s pulled into a brutal murder in a Carlisle brothel, summoned by people who usually hide behind curtains and power. The crime looks simple, until it isn’t.
The victim’s spotless record is a fabrication, a trinket has gone missing from the scene, and the trail leads to a flawless bank heist where nothing was stolen. With his brilliant yet socially awkward partner Tilly Bradshaw, Poe hunts for truth buried beneath layers of deception and corruption. Each clue drags them deeper into a conspiracy that could destroy everything he’s fought for. If Poe fails, he won’t just lose his home, he’ll lose himself.
Winner of the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award. 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
